European Aviation School of Barcelona (EAS Barcelona) has announced exciting new study opportunity for Maldivian students.

EAS Barcelona - located in Spain - is currently offering various opportunities for Maldivian students interested in pursuing aviation. As such, EAS Barcelona has created opportunities for Maldivian students from Addu Flying School who have been unable to continue their studies in Addu City.

Additionally, EAS Barcelona is also conducting information sessions in Maldives about study opportunities with the school. The sessions will be conducted in Male' and Addu City, with a specialised team from EAS Barcelona who have flown in for the sessions. During the session held at Hotel Jen, EAS Barcelona presented information on the new courses the school is preparing to offer to Maldivian students.

The session at Hotel Jen was attended by 70 participants. The session in Addu City will have an attendance of over 200 participants, EAS Barcelona said. The session will take place at Addu Equator Village.

EAS Barcelona said the school is introducing a new 1-year course with virtual studies for the first seven months. Students can complete the theory tests online and fly to Barcelona for 5 months for their practical tests.

Speaking to 'One' about the course, EAS official Ismail Imthiyaz said the course commencement date is yet to be announce as they are waiting on Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)'s approval.

Imthiyaz said they have began work on getting the necessary approvals from CAA. EAS Barcelona is the only European aviation school that has received approval from CAA. As such, EAS Barcelona is the first aviation school to receive Maldivian pilot training license from CAA.

EAS Barcelona is also the only school to offer both European pilot license (EASA) and Maldivian pilot license. As such, Maldivian students who graduate from EAS Barcelona will receive both the licenses.

Some Maldivian students previously struggling to complete pilot training with Addu Flying School are currently enrolled at EAS Barcelona to complete their training. Two of the students have already received their license and returned to Maldives and are currently working as pilots.